Our take
Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom traces the NBA star's fame, marriage, overdose, and recovery. Expect mature discussion of addiction, celebrity pressure, and mental health. Older teens with parent talk about substance abuse
Uplifting themes
Honesty about struggle and second chances
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Story (may spoil tone)
This documentary traces the life of Lamar Odom, from his rise to NBA fame and marriage to Khloé Kardashian to his near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brothel.
Details
Violence No violence found in this title
No violence found in this title
Language No language found in this title
No language found in this title
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Addiction and overdose central to biography
Addiction and overdose central to biography
Frightening No frightening found in this title
No frightening found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Depression, trauma, and recovery dominate
Depression, trauma, and recovery dominate
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Loss and family strain in Odom's journey
Loss and family strain in Odom's journey
Talk after watching
- Fame and trauma intersect in Odom's story. How does celebrity hide pain?
- Recovery is nonlinear after overdose. What support systems matter most?
- Sports docs humanize heroes. What surprised you about his private life?